Steelseries Apex 3 Whisper Quiet Gaming Keyboard Review

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Key Features:
IP32 Water Resistant - Prevents accidental damage from liquid spills
10-Zone RGB Illumination - Gorgeous color schemes and reactive effects
Whisper Quiet Gaming Switches - Nearly silent use for 20 million low friction keypresses
Premium Magnetic Wrist Rest - Provides full palm support and comfort
Dedicated Multimedia Controls - Adjust volume and settings on the fly
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APEX 3: geni.us/52AneS Written Review: spotlr.com/reviews/steelseries-apex-3-whisper-quiet-gaming-keyboard

[@TristanSpeno]

Bought mine 3 weeks ago Here are my thoughts: this keyboard is great. It looks good and feels even better. The keys feel great and lighting is bright. It is an incredible keyboard but maybe I’m biased because This is my first keyboard. But I love it and I would totally recommend it to anyone who wants a good membrane keyboard.

[@adamdennis7266]

Tristan Speno is there an option to turn off the lights?

[@TristanSpeno]

TwoThings AtOnce yes just press the steelseries button and press the backlight dim button a couple of times it will turn off

[@Kash_Perry]

I thought it was Mechanical?

[@TristanSpeno]

@@Kash_Perry nope.

[@ameixa8371]

hello its been 2 years did you have any issue by far? i was searching keyboards in this price range for my cousin, do you recomend it ?

[@matthewhickling1350]

This is a keyboard for those who don't want their friends listen to their loud keyboard

[@leemonade923]

for me it's i don't want to wake up my neighbourhood while playing at 3am

[@Claxyy]

@@leemonade923 same but my parents too😫

[@atomic120]

i want to game late at night without my parents hearing

[@TweekFN_]

@@atomic120 faxxxx

[@TweekFN_]

@@atomic120 I have blues at the min and i have to come off at like 9pm because they're too loud

[@nodak8766]

Switching to steelseries has probably been the best choice of my life, I definitely saw much improvement in my game skills after purchasing this keyboard

[@o.o.p.s1171]

have you bought apex 3?

[@mob4115]

@@o.o.p.s1171 ge literally said he bought this keyboard

[@fingwe]

glad you got better at gaming from changing keyboard. must have had one crappy keyboard before !

[@Nosfeys]

@@fingwe trust me i tried, but i couldn’t find a crappier keyboard than the one that i had before the apex 3 😂

[@Karina00K]

They feel like the blues!!?!?!?? Without the sound?? OMG I'm sold.

[@georgepierre3594]

so basically mx browns lol.

[@vastinkelter1393]

very good review! Finally, a keyboard review that includes actual clicking noise!

[@rshivam10]

Damn the vid quality is top notch! I thought you had like a mill subs🥺♥️

[@hangrycoon4252]

I bought this keyboard from Walmart for $40 - love it so far! great for remote work and PC gaming.

[@deciding]

I might buy this, thanks for the great review! The editing is super clean and your entire setup is as well. Keep it up!

[@josephrauso5486]

when he told us what was included in the box, I actually thought that the keyboard wasnt even included😂🤣

[@kuf1]

😛

[@dylan6852]

HAHAHA

[@kuf1]

😛

[@acemozzy4327]

😛

[@YaroLord]

thank you for the noise test - i couldn't care less if it's actually mechanical or not

[@o.o.p.s1171]

did you actually buy the keyboard?

[@coltalbers4558]

I’d like to know too. I want something quiet for my office but still rgb.

[@dementaeia]

Ah, thank you for dis information, for I plan to get one.

[@rlsquad156]

I had planned to get one but I have changed my mind to get a motospeed inflictor ck104

[@dontkillme6338]

Dont its the same as a 10 dolllar keyboard lol the dellay

[@deciding]

@@premaseelant7121 Why? Is there something wrong with the keyboard?

[@john7946]

@@deciding the delay

[@NoName-ke6kc]

@@john7946 then what good? I need recommended

[@Thomas0661]

I have to say this; I am not a "keyboard nerd", but I have bought a pretty amount of keyboards the past couple of years(20+) I've had keyboards from 10-200 dollars. The best keyboard so far, has to be my Corsair K95 platinum. BUT I have to say, although the keys might be a little "hard" to press, like they are more heavy to push down. This is the 2nd best keyboard I've had in my hands for EVER. ITS SO MUCH BETTER than you would expect, and I have to say, if you buy this at a sale, its a no brainer. BUY TWO!! And your set for life, its a great great keyboard. Best Regards Thomas Its sooo silent.. :D

[@talhamerttufan7140]

Thanks for the review. I was thinking to get HyperX Alloy Core or Redragon K509 for silent game experience. I always used laptop keys. So i dont wanna hear noisy keys. Whats your suggest ? I'm really close to HyperX Alloy Core.

[@windwrightmage]

Thank you for this

[@quindalle8147]

"Mechanical" gaming keyboard. Not quite

[@abanishkhakda7729]

This guy: Alright let’s test out this quiet keyboard “Starts typing” Me as a console player: Wtf he’s so loud

[@moibubur4380]

Yea i’m not sure abt this I live with my friend, he always sleep early But when i heard the sound of the keyboard, i’ll say it’s still loud and it can make my friend can’t sleep

[@OhShunz]

that feeling when you're watching quiet keyboard reviews cuz your keyboard is way to loud only to stop the video midway through and flip your keyboard over to discover you have an Apex 3 just like in the video..... 😂

[@lomborg4876]

I had my SteelSeries Shift keyboard for 10 years. A month ago the S-key broke. Now I’ve bought this

[@spicyananaspizza]

Damn 10 years! Nice

[@lostconciousness4255]

not as quiet as I hoped originally. Edit: for those who want a truly silent keyboard + mouse the Logitech MK295 is amazing. The downfall is it's not backlit or RGB.

[@talhamerttufan7140]

Are u playing game ? I'm thinking HyperX Alloy Core or ReDragon K509. I mean i really want silent keys but MK295 looking so cheap for price. I can add little bit and take HyperX with RGB. What's your suggestion ?

[@caynche5403]

Typing 4:37

[@tartooqjerbi3495]

[@kaden2380]

loud

[@tamtrinh174]

loud

[@roger6727]

thank you, im too lazy to watch the whole video to figure it out myself lol

[@sharjeelh.9431]

Love u man u saved my time

[@mpandunky]

Lol I really didn't expect you to pour that much water on it

[@popwarhomie]

Ordered one today. Thanks.

[@HIpigoRE1]

I don't see what is quite around this keyboard. When people search for silent or quite keyboard i thing they expect to hear only the sound from taping the keys with their fingers :)

[@ColdFuse96]

Me: (randomly clicked on this video) You: 0:22 Me: You have my attention!

[@kittsunari5548]

He knows it's a membrane keyboard after calling it mechanical 😐

[@LeviMeows]

smh man if someone who didn't know too much about keyboards saw this and wanted to buy it would probably get fooled and think its mechanical and be disappointed when they realize

[@Sitheral]

Its overpriced shit, you can get fine mechanical keyboard with per key illumination cheaper than this abomination.

[@ocococococococococococococ3267]

@@Sitheral yes, I bought it and then I saw that for the same price I could have had a mechanical keyboard per key illumition :(

[@ocococococococococococococ3267]

@@Sitheral and rgb keys dont work

[@yeon723]

I read on google that it is a membrane keyboard, are you sure it's mechanical?

[@caitlynking7087]

i'm really think about getting this keyboard, but question, is there a ripple setting? like when u hit a key the lights moves outward?

[@ANelligante]

No there isn’t, I have this keyboard. There’s 10 zones on the keyboard to customize but it’s not exact separate key customization. So no ripple.

[@Moss1]

I know I am very late and you might have a different opinion than mine, I bought the diff model exactly for this and I used it like once lol

[@itsAuffy]

just got this keyboard for $34 at best buy its fucking amazing! every other keyboard was $120-$300! insane considering the rest of them were worse, or equal quality..

[@Rodas949]

Is the newer Apex keyboards quiet too?

[@zachdouglas493]

Lmao “mechanical keyboard”

[@Oh_axy]

👁💧👄💧👁 c'est un clavier membrane my bad 😭💀💀

[@sahilb1203]

IS NO MECHANICALICALAL

[@Angel_Games09]

Ik i just got it today and i was like it is membrane not mech wow

[@sybrendejong6663]

how can i get that software for that rgb lights system? btw great vid

[@moneeb343]

Bro these videos are amazing. I saw you reacting to the VERGE PC build and it was a great bit of emotion. But the volume/voice quality/sound quality from that livestream is what won me over. Once you get more comfortable off-script and handle the sound quality, you'll have millions of subs in an instant. Try to edit with a subwoofer in the room so showcase more deep tones and reverb.

[@pazhiloyflex9335]

Which one to choose? This one or razer cynosa v2 ?

[@romandreesen7976]

how do you install the software?

[@ireliamain5769]

No more mom telling me to type quieter when I'm actually in a apex match

[@Aldodragon]

I want a quiet keyboard so I don’t wake up my mom because I get up to do school at 7 and when I’m home doing it I type in chat a lot so I want something quiet so I think this is going to be the one thank you dude

[@ruthven78]

are you sure it is mechanical? i know this video is 2 years old so it may have had a mechanical version back then, but it looks membrane. I know all I see for the apex 3 today is membrane

[@canon5dmarkiiii]

4:38 is where you can hear the sounds of the keys pressing. Not quiet in my opinion...

[@Kb-ru5ds]

Its not quiet

[@cosmizu]

good video! but it seems like the board isnt mechanical and instead uses rubber domes

[@sneezy4894]

the rubber domes are for the waterproof-ness

[@Jnrlionndogg]

Does the RGB get brighter?

[@thomass2404]

nice editing, this is a better review than the one above that had more views :(

[@ColbyrTheGamer]

Nice review I plan on buying this keyboard

[@geonosi]

Love your bloody videos, mate!

[@Rehd66]

What are you doing with your hands?

[@kihunkim9122]

what about tactile bumps? I wanna kind of have brown switches. I'm not sure if this keyboard is more like a red or brown switches

[@Lacotemale]

I'm the same. From looking at other reviews it's like brown switches. I'm planning to get it for this reason.

[@pftvfc66]

This is NOT a mechanical keyboard, as you say on minute 1:50, it's a membrane keyboard.

[@dhyl7205]

Is there any other keyboards that are better than this and same price you would recommend?

[@ralpatrice]

How do I change the keycaps? Would cherry MX keycaps work on it?

[@user-rw9og3uq4y]

Nope it is membrane no switches

[@2rdyzxx139]

did it would work on tablet too?

[@virtuallyold]

Can you keep it so the colors do t change?

[@LN-Lifer]

I saw another review that said yes and demonstrated it

[@wyattmarkos1363]

are there any keycaps you can buy for this keyboard since there not MX.

[@matthewredman1581]

If you don’t have a pc and use it on Xbox can you still change the colour

[@gulmorte]

Is thete anything quieter? Say like a laptop keyboard,i do not care if it is mechanical or not

[@Im.JustHere]

Isn't this a membranes keyboard?

[@sneppy5735]

Steelseries Apex 150 or this keyboard?

[@lizespinoza2405]

Diffrence between these switches and mechanical ones?

[@doug8659]

There is a slight difference in feel but almost unnoticeable, but the membranes are more quite

[@TulioSandoval]

How do I print screen with this key board? Does it work fine on Linux?

[@LilTheo310]

I have this can you put switches in it

[@cyhughes9845]

Do you need a PC for the RGB because I want to plug this keyboard into my PS4. I don't want to buy it if the RGB doesn't work when plugged into my PS4. (plz respond i've been searching for a while now)

[@ivjam727]

Cy Hughes why would you need a pc for it? If it’s on, it’s on. If the keyboard turns on so will the rgb’s.

[@cyhughes9845]

@@ivjam727 cause i bought one that that said it has rgb but it didn't light up because I needed its software for it.

[@ivjam727]

Cy Hughes ohh, this keyboard does have a software, makes sense. I don’t think it’ll work (but I’m pretty sure the software is to change the lights)

[@wae2117]

I just recently spilled water on my apex pro mechanical and one of the led lights on my "3" button broke I had the keyboard for about 1 a year and three months sucks, the leds turn off sometimes too.

[@jayhongfr]

its the apex pro mechanical. i'd rather get a rog, blackwidow, or duck keyboard for least chance of water corrosion and damage. not only that, it must have been a lot of water/splash for it to go under the key and damage the lights on the key nodules.

[@katiektktkt]

Dang it has terrible reviews on Amazon.. why is it so hard to find a good membrane keyboard for the office 😩

[@evillasa]

I’m aware that this is a rubber dome keyboard, how mushy is it?

[@mikdukevich9838]

eh its not really mushy like at all.... to be honest i could not tell it wasnt mechanical you will be very shocked because its just as clickey and fast.I had a razer yellow switch keyboard myself but i couldnt stand the loud noise and i could not find a good gaming keyboard that feels nice and fast until i finally got my hands on this one at my cousins house (we now have the same one haha) but yeah if youre looking for fast and tactile but without the sounds of tractors falling out of 10 story buildings you wont be disappointed :)

[@evillasa]

MIKE D Thanks, I’ve heard some say it similar to a blue key in terms of feeling but I was sure

[@robertlawrencelaureta9214]

Awesome review!

[@10blood]

The IP32 rating is really not that great by the way. It's not resistant to dust and I would definitely be careful not to get it wet.

[@doggy2808]

I bought this keyboard and i didnt knew how to change the brightness ect but i didnt knew u had to press the steelseries button and i didnt i knew what the other features also did so thx

[@yarcco]

Go to Google type steelseries software go to steelseries.com download it and you can do anything

[@caseym.7255]

Does it have an extra usb on the side for a mouse?

[@mqdelros]

Snap, that's Want You Back by Cody Fry!

[@Unknown-hu4gf]

Will it backlight solid white?

[@ProRavage]

btw, music is too loud, i cant hear you well

[@lechery_url]

Can you use a chromebook for the software on it also what is the link

[@cannasgarden2481]

Will it still light properly plugged into ps4

[@crushertheboss2196]

I personally have this keyboard and I cannot figure out how u have your keys lighting disabled but everything else is lit up, how can I do this?

[@rubensabatini7265]

Install "Steelseries Engine 3 Client" on the official website for customization

[@gamingsensi7528]

Does it work on ps4

[@alistairstark9885]

can i use this without installing the software?

[@judemchalereloj334]

Yes but I still recommend installing the software so that you are all caught up from the updates

[@branson5494]

I just bought this keyboard great review

[@branson5494]

Phillip Kova wait you actually replied this is so cool, you have so many subs And I love your reviews

[@branson5494]

Phillip Kova I just got it it’s awesome

[@shinichikudou3929]

I want noiseless keyboard is this the one?

[@user-ss3de2tv2n]

Why do people post great reviews and get 200 likes but a girl dancing on Tik tok gets millions of likes like bruh 😑

[@shemumble4127]

This man even poured water on his keyboard. You know how great this review is

[@rufodeer5421]

Simp?

[@diogof1470]

The answer is simps

[@Lythronax363]

Due to the same reason you just used an emoji said bruh and have a fortnite profile pic

[@azael2078]

different platforms different shit on different platforms

[@joseeduardocruzbeltran2185]

Your work is amazingly good

[@nathanielvigil3695]

I just got this keyboard I hope its good

[@MrOrange984]

How is this a quiet keyboard?

[@dudester93]

Haven't seen anyone do this but... Can you showcase us the APPS of the Steelseries Engine 3 to this Apex 3 keyboard for AUDIO VISUALIZER and League of Legends? Those are the only two things that's keeping me from buying. Thanks!!!

[@johnreagan4842]

you kinda forgot to mention that on the box it states that it is compatible with: PC, Xbox One, PS4 and more... and it is a membrane keyboard. But it is good quality

[@Swordonator]

ofc a keyboard works with ps4 and that stuff

[@talkedsalt]

Can you change the keycaps on the apex 3. I been wondering that but no one really answers my question. I’m guessing you can’t. But just to make sure

[@bershibek8672]

1:50 mechanical???

[@ultimatelokal7040]

Still loud I had one really quiet xg keyboard gaming rgb its nice

[@talhamerttufan7140]

What's your suggestion for quiet gaming keyboard. I was thinking HyperX Alloy Core seems good to me. Any suggestion ?

[@Hacwin]

thanks really helps clear things up

[@kairo4521]

hey nice review man 👍

[@paulwalther5237]

It’s a membrane keyboard.

[@kapoot]

Are the switches hot swappable?

[@sneezy4894]

NO... they are not i think. correct me if i am wrong though

[@Igbabyfacedro]

I want to buy this does it work for ps4 plz respond if you can

[@Eyskapz]

No youbneed the apex driver you cant install it on ps4

[@jacksondew5342]

Say i were to customize the led lights and then plug it into my xbox will it show the leds still?

[@Akanzora]

It should

[@ionayaan]

what type of cable does it use? is it usb?

[@isabella-jq4cp]

yup!!

[@unknownw-bb7jt]

Can I have the rgb lighting on console??!

[@tangycheesecake6944]

Yup, just plug the usb Into your console’s slots. The Xbox has 2

[@ivjam727]

unknown90w38 don’t do that, 0.5 second delay. Way worse than it sounds

[@TejasG-pq5ux]

Yes

[@hudson6180]

Yes

[@Tureclue]

I’m confused on how to turn on the rgb

[@Steezy.Steven]

I’m pretty sure it’s membrane not mechanical. It has no switches

[@xx_misty4300]

Does it work on ps5??

[@feri8707]

How can I unlock my windows button i locked it randomly and i can't use it now it's locked i know beacuse i see the W light is lighting but when i press windows it turn off for a 0.5sec so pls help me if anyone know how

[@yful]

Am I the only one that can’t check the internet about a apex 3 since when it that a keyboard I am dumb....

[@FaceyDuck]

This guy is wrong, it's actually a membrane keyboard.

[@hafiziskandar1011]

budget mechanical keyboard? 1:50

[@chubipika1172]

btw its a membrane keybaord not a mechanical